Tex. Est. Code § 353.104

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 353.104 - Preference of Family Allowance

The family allowance made for the support of the decedent's surviving spouse, minor children, and adult incapacitated children shall be paid in preference to all other debts of or charges against the estate, other than Class 1 claims.

Tex. Estates § 353.104

Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 810, Sec. 2.09, eff. 1/1/2014.